Chimney capping has a number of benefits. Having a full coverage chimney cap is important to preventing chimney repairs later. Chimney caps keep out rain and other weather that can erode the chimney components. Our chimney caps can also keep out animals from entering your home. Full coverage means that the chimney cap covers the entire chimney top and the first row of bricks.

Benefits of Chimney Caps

There are a number of benefits of chimney caps.

Weather Protection

Weather protection is another benefit to installing a chimney cap. Wind, rain, and other weather elements can severely damage your chimney, especially the sections near the top. Rot and mold can develop in your flue if moisture finds its way into your chimney. Therefore, adding a chimney cap makes a wise investment for any homeowner.

Save You Money

If your chimney is open, it will let cold air in and warm air out. With homes that are centrally heated, this can quickly become expensive as heat disappears up your chimney. Capping your chimney can save you money on heating bills and repair costs.

Keep Animals Out

Rodents, slugs, birds and other animals can make a home in an uncapped chimney, causing damage and awful smelling debris. Intruding animals can also lead to serious structural damage. Chimney caps are especially important if you have trees overhanging your chimney to keep animals out.

Stop Downdrafts

Chimney caps can stop downdrafts from entering your home which can affect how well your fireplace performs. When strong winds enter your chimney, instead of drawing smoke out, it actually blows the smoke back into your home. This is not only uncomfortable but can be potentially dangerous. Capping the chimney can stop downdrafts from occurring.

Fire Safety

Chimney caps can provide fire safety because they are often designed to also work as spark arrestors. Sometimes stray sparks or embers can fly up your chimney flue and cause a fire risk. Capping the chimney prevents the sparks from falling onto the room, keeping them in the flue until they go out. eye, so put our experience to work for you.

Types of Chimney Caps

There are several types of chimney caps available. The right one for your chimney depends on type of chimney and property.

C-Cap

A chimney cap that has been growing in popularity is the C-Cap chimney cap It is a unique design and is available in multiple sizes. It can be purchased in materials such as terracotta and plastic. The C-Cap serves as a reliable, long-term solution for those looking to cap their chimneys. C-Caps come with several different features included, such as insect filters designed to prevent bugs from getting into your chimney and creating a nest there. It also provides efficient ventilation that simply wouldn’t be achievable if the chimney was sealed outright. The cap can be installed remarkably easily, with a simple clamping system allowing you to attach it to the chimney with ease and can be fully functional in a matter of minutes.

Metal Chimney Cap

An alternative to C-Caps is the metal chimney cap. They are made up of the cap, fixing straps that are built-in and a jubilee clip. They have many of the same features as the C-Cap, such as meshing to stop insects and birds from entering, as well as provide for ventilation. These caps are often used for older chimneys that are in danger of falling apart. The straps that are built into the metal chimney caps often help to keep the chimneys together. Clay Pepper Pots Clay pepper pots have been used for years to cover the top of an unused chimney. They help to prevent the ingress of any unwanted dirt or life forms. They are usually designed to match the chimney and roofing materials.

Chimney Cowls

Chimney cowls are often used for chimneys that are actively used. They are used to ventilate chimneys that are connected to more modern appliances such as gas fires and wood burners.

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